Microsoft boss Satya Nadella meets PM Modi, commits $17.5 billion investment in India

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening and announced the US-based technology giant’s largest-ever investment in Asia, over US$17.5 billion (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore), aimed at developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities in India.

"Thank you, PM Narendra Modi Ji, for an inspiring conversation on India's AI opportunity. To support the country's ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5 billion, our largest investment ever in Asia, to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India's AI-first future," Nadella said on X.

Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji, for an inspiring conversation on India’s AI opportunity. To support the country’s ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5B—our largest investment ever in Asia—to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for… pic.twitter.com/NdFEpWzoyZ — Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) December 9, 2025